Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

1. Use the terminology of film, or terms specific to cinema, to discuss and analyze film in an intelligent and
knowledgable manner.
2. Analyze film techniques to get an understanding of and appreciation for film as an art form.
3. Understand the problems, as well as opportunities, involved in adapting literary works into film.
4. Know the history of film and film genres.

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:

1. Use the terminology of film, or terms specific to cinema, to discuss and analyze film in an intelligent and
knowledgable manner.
2. Analyze film techniques to get an understanding of and appreciation for film as an art form.
3. Understand the problems, as well as opportunities, involved in adapting literary works into film.
4. Know the history of film and film genres.

Introduction to Film is an elective for third- and fourth-year students. This course introduces the basic fundamentals of film study. This includes the historical background from Silent Film to the current advances of the medium. Time permitting, the course will cover both narrative, documentary and avante garde film as well as four major popular genres from diverse cultures. Students will be introduced to basic narrative and film aesthetic theories.

Introduction to Film is an elective for third- and fourth-year students. This course introduces the basic fundamentals of film study. This includes the historical background from Silent Film to the current advances of the medium. Time permitting, the course will cover both narrative, documentary and avante garde film as well as four major popular genres from diverse cultures. Students will be introduced to basic narrative and film aesthetic theories.

How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond by James Monaco

How to Read a Film: Movies, Media, and Beyond by James Monaco